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Omaha Police report ‘false alarm’ of child locked in car
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 911 call with incomplete information had Omaha Police scrambling to find what the caller described as a “child locked in a hot car.”. Police had to check out two locations before they found the car. But, everyone was safe. OPD is asking the public...
A new quarterback to know in 2026 class for Nebraska football
Nebraska football has landed three Elite 11 quarterbacks in the past two classes and now the focus, at least in terms of quarterback recruiting is on 2026. The Huskers still have to hold onto the commitment of TJ Lateef, a four-star quarterback in 2025 out of California. But he says he’s 100 percent committed, even though he did say in an interview his recruitment wasn’t 100 percent closed.
NE Board of Parole chided after employees used state cars for personal commutes
LINCOLN — State auditors used GPS tracking data to uncover inappropriate personal use of state cars by Nebraska parole officers — exposing about 300 unapproved trips and more than 9,000 miles over a year’s time. Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said the problematic use was especially striking...
Juniata Days car show honors its founder
JUNIATA, Neb. (KSNB) - For the past three years, the Chuck Janssen Memorial Car Show has taken the name of its founder as a way to honor his passing. There were 32 cars and a motorcycle in this years show. It was created because the people of Juniata love cars....
Lincoln Ford dealer fixes '50 Yard Challenge' van to keep inspiring youth giving back
One good turn deserves another. An Alabama man on a mission to inspire kids to mow lawns for free is witness to that. "Paying it forward is an important thing because if you do good, good will always come back and return," Rodney Smith Jr. said. Since 2016, Smith, the...
Sarpy County authorities looking for 2 men accused of vehicle theft
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (WOWT) - The Sarpy County Sheriffs Office is looking for help to identify two men involved in an armed vehicle theft in Springfield on Thursday. According to a release, at around 2:00 a.m., a man heard his truck starting up in his driveway. He went out and confronted the men, who then pointed a black pistol at him.
Adams Central alumni visit school during Patriot weekend
This weekend is Patriot weekend, Adams Central alumni gather to take tours of schools in the Adams Central School District, which includes their Early Childhood Center in Juniata and secondary schools in Hastings.
Lawn mower accident seriously injures Stanton man
STANTON - A Stanton man is seriously injured following an accident involving a lawn mower over the weekend. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident in the 1100 block of Douglas Street in Stanton around 10:50 a.m. Saturday. An investigation found that the 63-year-old man operating the...
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